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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,050.93, 432,010.35 and 177,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,050.93, 432,010.35 and 177,081.99 is: 244,373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,050.93 : 432,010.35 = 177,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,050.93/432,010.35 = 177,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,050.93x = 432,010.35 × 177,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,050.93x = 76,501,252,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501,252,478.60/313,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,373.18

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